[Arthrodesis of the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb for arthrosis deformans].
In a retrospective study we evaluated the results of arthrodesis of the carpometacarpal joints in 24 patients of whom three were operated on both sides. After one to 14 years 22 patients did not have any pain; only 2 patients complained of impaired function.
van der Ven
J L
JL
St. Antonius Ziekenhuis, Afd. Chirurgie, Nieuwegein.
Jaspers
P J
PJ
Schulte
L A
LA
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000601:surgery*; D013933:Thumb
Artrodese van het carpometacarpale gewricht van de duim wegens arthrosis deformans.